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Third Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Trailer Shows Lightning
The third character trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy showcases Lightning from the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy. The trailer highlights changes in her appearance from her original games to this spin-off and demonstrates her combat abilities. Maaya Sakamoto reprises her role as Lightning, who will be featured in the game alongside other Final Fantasy heroes. Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is set to debut in March 2026 on Android and iOS mobile devices.
GOG's Classic Final Fantasy Sale Includes Fan Faves And Underrated Gems
GOG is hosting a sale on several classic Final Fantasy titles for PC, offering discounts of up to 60%. The sale includes fan favorites like Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX, as well as lesser-known gems such as Final Fantasy IV 3D Remake and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. These DRM-free releases allow players to revisit beloved entries in the RPG series.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Review — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a technically impressive port for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering performance close to the PlayStation 5 version with a stable 30fps framerate and high-quality visuals. The review praises the engaging combat, timeless story, and the inclusion of the Yuffie DLC, calling it a "technical wonder" and a "steal" at $40.
Final Fantasy VII: Sephiroth and the Dangers of Misguided Convictions
This article discusses Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII as an example of a villain whose misguided convictions led to destruction. It draws parallels to religious teachings, emphasizing the importance of discerning truth from deception and holding beliefs up to a higher standard.
FINAL FANTASY VII arrives on GOG with a new edition live on Steam too
Square Enix has released an upgraded version of Final Fantasy VII, now available on GOG and Steam. This new edition, replacing the 2013 version on Steam, includes features like 3x speed mode, the ability to turn off encounters, battle enhancement mode, and autosave, though it does not alter the story. Previous Steam buyers retain access to both versions.
MV Issue #01 on sale for only $4.99!
Mega Visions Magazine is offering its first issue, Mega Visions Issue #01, for a limited time at a discounted price of $4.99. The issue features coverage of SEGA and neo-retro games, including reviews of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Streets of Rage 4, and Doom Eternal, as well as an interview with Corey Marshall, the voice actor for Ryo Hazuki in Shenmue.
Square Enix explains why Final Fantasy VII is being remade as a trilogy
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the decision to remake Final Fantasy VII as a trilogy, citing the original game's ambitious scale and the need to properly depict character growth and relationships. The first two parts, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, have been released, with the third installment currently in development.
Ys IX - Monstrum Nox Review: The Doctor's Assessment - Doctors of Gaming
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is an action-RPG that suffers from bloated systems and a dull setting, according to this review. While it features a party-switching combat system and new movement mechanics, the game fails to demand strategy and its writing is criticized for being reactionary and lacking depth. The review notes that the PC version was used for evaluation.
By: Paula
The author expresses a preference for older Final Fantasy titles over Final Fantasy XIII and XIII-2, disliking the futuristic style of the newer installments. They suggest that instead of a full new game in the XIII line, a short DLC would be more appropriate, and that the developers should focus on creating new adventures or working on fan-requested remakes.
By: Shiva_16au
The author expresses disappointment with the direction of modern Final Fantasy games, specifically mentioning Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and contrasts them with older titles like Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, X, and XIII. They view newer games as primarily money-making products and intend to watch gameplay on YouTube rather than purchase them due to time constraints and perceived greed.